Curiosity as a lifestyle
Ramadan in Istanbul
lördag 15 september 2007
Yesterday evening, I met old friends in Stockholm over a beer at the very nice Czech pub Soldaten Svejk. I know both Krister and Dag from the University of Journalism in Gothenburg, 16 years ago.
Meeting with Tetra Pak
fredag 14 september 2007
This morning, I had a meeting with Mrs. Ulla Holm, Global Director at Tetra Pak’s Food for Development Office. Mrs. Holm and Tetra Pak is involved in feeding programs with milk in close to 50
Belgian déjà vu in Stockholm
torsdag 13 september 2007
Arriving in Stockholm, I walked over to the International Press Club and ordered a Westmalle. The Press Club is one of the most well stocked bars in Scandinavia when it comes to Belgian beer. It was
Internet on the train
torsdag 13 september 2007
Right now, I am sitting on the Swedish high-speed train X2000, on my way from Malmö to Stockholm. I had a great time in Malmö, having dinner with my sister and mother, meeting lots of friends and
Sailing back to Malmo
söndag 9 september 2007
As always, I was the first one to wake up. And what a day to wake up to! A deep blue sky and a smiling sun welcomed me when I climbed up on the pier and walked over to the bakery for some fresh
Sailing to Copenhagen
lördag 8 september 2007
Whenever I come home to Malmö in Sweden, I try to also go to Copenhagen (Denmark’s capital for those of you that are not Northern European) to drink beer and have fun.
This time, Lucas suggested
Sweden, glorious Sweden!
fredag 7 september 2007
Sweden! I am in Sweden! My beautiful, wonderful and so peaceful home country. Where people are friendly and smiling, where nature is vast, wild and green, and where you can eat, drink and say
Leaving Gaza
tisdag 4 september 2007
The photo training continued this morning, but most of the time I spent writing and calling to TetraPak in Lund. ANERA has a great program in Gaza where 20,000 kids receives fortified milk and
Gaza, again
måndag 3 september 2007
I am turning into a regular at the Eretz Crossing between Israel and Gaza. Today was the third time in little more than a month that I crossed into this besieged strip of desert. Together with
Tulkarem refugee camp
söndag 2 september 2007
Today, I picked up Mahar, a colleague, in Ramallah and then drove all the way up to Tulkarem in the northern West Bank. Mahar works with a program that provides psychosocial support and activities
School start
lördag 1 september 2007
Today, the Palestinian schools opened up for the autumn semester. I visited the Rawdat El-Zuhur School in Jerusalem to take some photos – ANERA provides grants for some of the children.
Farewell to Lotta
fredag 31 augusti 2007
One of our dearest friends, Lotta, is leaving. She reached the end of her ten months mission at the EU COPSS, supporting the Palestinian Police. We find it very sad –Lotta has been a great friend,
Crayfish party!
torsdag 30 augusti 2007
Passing the Eretz crossing back into Israel went surprisingly smooth, and I was back home at 18.40, just in time for the traditional crayfish party the girls had arranged. Magda just came back from
Guitarfishes and a photocourse
onsdag 29 augusti 2007
Early this morning, we took a walk along the coastal road, to the fish market. The fishermen were displaying their catch – shrimps, prawns, sardines and a number of guitarfishes, that are actually
Sage instead of sewage
tisdag 28 augusti 2007
Next stop was in another part of Gaza City, where ANERA renovated the sewage network. Before, a school and neighboring streets where flooded with sewage, spreading bad smell and diseases. The
In a health clinic in Gaza City
tisdag 28 augusti 2007
I have always said that traveling makes you realize how good of a life we are living in Sweden. Living in Israel/Palestine for now nine months provides a strong contrast to the peace, freedom and
Back in Gaza
måndag 27 augusti 2007
So, I am back in Gaza again. This morning, I drove down to the Eretz crossing (between Israel and Gaza) together with our boss Tom and our IT-specialist Amjad. As always, I was carrying my backpack
A night out
lördag 25 augusti 2007
Slowly, our trip to South Africa in October is taking shape. Most of our hotel bookings are now confirmed, as is the rental car. We are going to have a great time, or so we hope .
Yesterday
Back in Jerusalem again
torsdag 23 augusti 2007
So, I am back in Jerusalem and the Middle East again. To make the transition from smiling the Netherlands to no-reason-to-smile Israel/Palestine, there is a heat wave right now. 34°C in the shade,
Walking in the sand dunes
söndag 19 augusti 2007
Sadly, this was the last day of our holiday. Together with Femke’s parents, we went to Bergen am Zee at the coast and strolled in the beautiful sand dunes there. The Dutch make it comfortable for
Life is full of adventures. It would be a pity to miss out on them. So I am doing my best living an active life.
My name is Marko Wramén.I am a Swedish freelance journalist living in Jerusalem (but working world wide). Since March 2007, I also work part time for an aid organization called ANERA. You can find many of my photos from the aid work here.
I enjoy taking photos, paragliding, travelling, reading books and meeting interesting people. That is also the kind of things you will read about here.
